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Service provider organisation (address)—electronic communication address, text [X(250)]

Definition

A unique combination of characters used as input to electronic communication equipment for the purpose of contacting an organisation, as represented by text.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Service provider organisation (address)—electronic communication address, text [X(250)]

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Text X(250) ".
Data Type String
Format X(250)
Maximum character length 250

Comments

Guide for use:

Multiple electronic communication addresses (for example, multiple phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail) may be recorded as required. Each instance should have an appropriate Electronic communication medium and usage code assigned.

Universal Resource Locator (URL)

One form of electronic address used as a locator for an internet-based web site.

Example: http://www.aihw.gov.au This is the full address, however, it is not essential to record 'http://www' as the commonly used internet browsers assume these characters are included. Therefore, the URL address could be recorded as 'aihw.gov.au'.

Email addresses

Email addresses are a combination of a username and an internet domain name (URL) joined by an @ symbol. The use of the full URL is not valid in an email address.

Example: myuserid@bigpond.net.au

Telephone numbers

Record the prefix plus telephone number. For example, 08 8226 6000 or 0417 123456.
Do not record punctuation in telephone numbers. For example, (08) 8226 6000 or 08-8226 6000 would not be correct.
Unknown contact details

Leave the field blank.

Origin:
AS 4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia

References

AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia

AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia

In AS5017 this data element is represented by ‘Telephone number (client)’. In AS4846 this data element is represented by ‘Provider electronic communication details’. Refer to the current standard for more details.


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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